Seamless, Jack is back, as if he never left :) Hard to believe it was a few years ago I read Wild Water, I was instantly back with the characters, whoSeamless, Jack is back, as if he never left :) Hard to believe it was a few years ago I read Wild Water, I was instantly back with the characters, who in all honesty I probably hadn't fully left behind anyway.It's even harder to believe these characters actually only exist in Ms Ruth's imagination and that it's fifteen years since she created them in Wild Water! They are colourful and alive and jumping out of the page - they must have been waiting there for her to write them another book.I loved the sequel as much as the first, it was seamless, great to get back into the story, to love Jack and hate Patsy, read about their highs and lows again.The book is much darker than the first as the title suggests, which just adds to the page turning quality of it.I loved it. I just wish I didn't alwaysread her books too fast!! At the end of another one now and the wait begins again ........more

What a shame.Loved Bridget in the previous novels. I had also heard the news about Mark through the media.Was gutted about it and my reaction was notWhat a shame.Loved Bridget in the previous novels. I had also heard the news about Mark through the media.Was gutted about it and my reaction was not to read the book.Got it as a christmas present though, and decided it must have been done for a reason etc, give it a go.It was done for a reason - so that the author could revisit the 'humour' of Bridget's diary entries. Yawn.I won't be watching the film.The references to Mark as a father, and what he is missing out on with the kids are heartbreaking. It's obvious we have missed the story where the Darcy's are happy together. What a shame.I think with two children, being still so disorganised is entirely possible - believe me I know.Seems Bridget needs a proper job, some adult time with real working people, some social time with some other mums, and to grow up.With too much time on your hands when you are bereaved/depressed/lonely I'm sure this must be what happens.The story between her and the one she ends up with - at the end, forgotten his name - but would be a spoiler anyway, was ok, but not compelling in any way.There was some humour, there was some moments where you felt for her, but not enough of either I'm afraid....more

Another great read by Jan Ruth.I have devoured all of her other books so deliberatly took my time before starting this one, the time between them comiAnother great read by Jan Ruth.I have devoured all of her other books so deliberatly took my time before starting this one, the time between them coming out seems so long!That didn't last long though.I have fallen a little in love with all of Jan's heroes so far, particularly James - but that's another story! (Midnight Sky)Al was no different, a little older (more experienced), rugged with a twinkle in his eye. That's how I saw him - as usual with her characters - he jumped up off the page.I love how well drawn Ms Ruth's characters always are, their personalities shine through through the pages. Everyone different.The book was unputdownable, the pages turned quickly, yet the story was slow to unfold (not too slow) but rightly the events unfolded to (what we hope from early on) will be the conclusion. They just seem so well matched.It seems to be Jan Ruth's gift, to give us real life, fresh air, and a bit of muck and wellies, in the beauty of wet North Wales scenery, real characters, entirely convincing people you could easily bump into (I live in Snowdonia too) and then tell their story, all the ups and some real downs, with plenty of emotion and that real life chemistry thing, not really soppy romance, just real life, how it is, love.So when's the next one out? :)...more

A difficult read. Not as exciting to read as the first book. Dont get me wrong - the sex is there, but not the chemistry. I was only ever inerested inA difficult read. Not as exciting to read as the first book. Dont get me wrong - the sex is there, but not the chemistry. I was only ever inerested in James & Sarah together. James & Maggie feels wrong as does Sarah and her new guy. Although I understand her need to try to move on and great sex with another gorgeous guy seems a fair way to try :)I can't say more without spoilers.I'm just glad they both sort out their heads in the end and are able to be happy with their choices....more

I'm actually wavering here between a 4 and a 5 stars. 4.5 maybe. For Amazon purposes I may go with the 5. Actually I'm going with 5 here too - becauseI'm actually wavering here between a 4 and a 5 stars. 4.5 maybe. For Amazon purposes I may go with the 5. Actually I'm going with 5 here too - because I feel it is really well written, and although I was slow with the first bit, it became a massive draw to me - in fact I finished it over breakfast today :)I was offered this book free by the author, to see if I would like to read it and possibly leave a review. I wasn't entirely comfortable with this, although there was no pressure exerted whatsoever from the author, I knew I would feel compelled to read it and write a good review. For this reason I declined the free copy, but promised to take a look at the sample.I read the sample and it left me wanting more. I was intrigued by this sort of story from a male point of view, and the brother's character looked like someone I was going to love to hate.I bought the book and have not been disappointed.The male characters are all strong and well drawn in, the females possibly less so - but that's ok - it's great and very refreshing to read from a male point of view. The story is told by Michael throughout, and he is a great character, really like him. Made me shout out loud at him not to make a massive mistake which you could see was inevitable as the author brought you up to it. You saw his strengths and weaknesses and also saw him through his father and brothers eyes. The brother Robert is larger than life and jumps out the page. I hated him, admired him, he made my skin crawl, then I thought he was 'all right' - he was real. You don't get in his head the same as Michael, but he does reveal himself to some extent and it is fascinating.The story is simple,real life drama. Ups and downs of love, family and sibling rivalry. Sibling rivalry being the main theme and what got me gripped by the book towards the middle - read the second part of the book a lot faster than the first.Great book - will look out for more by this author :)...more

Found this book really boring and repetitive. Written in a very immature style. No depth of character or anything to make you interested - thank goodnFound this book really boring and repetitive. Written in a very immature style. No depth of character or anything to make you interested - thank goodness it was so short as I have a bad habit of sticking with everything I start to read even if I'm hating it.Didn't care about the characters - wondered how many times or how much detail him not being used to snow needed. Also he was meeting her at 1pm - then train arrived at midday? Snow landing on their hair made them look elderly haha (not) - but then she removed a hat . . . Then the same point about snow landing on his hair was made again (yawn!) Need I go on?.......more

As the stars say - it was ok. It did what it said on the tin, obviously I was the expecting lots of bondage & Dom/Sub sex, but had also expected sAs the stars say - it was ok. It did what it said on the tin, obviously I was the expecting lots of bondage & Dom/Sub sex, but had also expected some character development and a bit more story - not that sort of book I suppose. Was it only intended to get sticky pages?! ...more

I felt that I wish I had read this straight after the other one, it flowed straight on, without the (sometimes annoying) recaps you get in sequels byI felt that I wish I had read this straight after the other one, it flowed straight on, without the (sometimes annoying) recaps you get in sequels by other authors. Unfortunately I had forgotten some of the more minor characters. Soon got into the book though and felt the same about Jamie And Tasha - still love them and wish them well and continued to enjoy the writing style. Going straight in to number 3 now ........more